Crock Pot

Dear friends, I’ve heard of Appalachian old-timers who kept crocks of eggnog on their chilly porches in the weeks leading up to Christmas, replenishing the pot each time visitors sampled the libation. No wonder people used to “go visiting” at the holidays. I love eggnog with a fierceness fueled by unfulfilled longing. I gave up […]

YAY! MASTERS HOME!! 2 loooong weeks of hom being gone and now hes home! ☺😄 When I picked him up from work, we were offered food from their Christmas party. We took the offer and had a quick lunch together, which was nice because we were by ourselves and I didn’t have anything planned for […]

Soup’s on repeat over here. I hope you guys don’t mind. The chicken tortilla soup was a real hit around here, and then one of you asked for a green chili version. So, I happily obliged! I totally take requests and actually highly welcome them. Let me know what you guys are hankering for and […]

Daniel absolutely LOVES chili. He could probably eat it everyday and be happy. Me? It is not my favorite, but when the weather gets a bit chilly, I tend to have an occasional desire for the dish. This White Chicken Chili is beyond easy. You toss everything into the crock pot and let it work […]

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Quick and Easy Homemade White Hot Chocolate Recipe Post Preview: This simple white chocolate hot chocolate recipe is quick to throw together and sure to please your family on a cold evening. It’s also perfect for parties! I’ve mentioned before how we love hot chocolate. There’s just something so comforting and cozy about it, especially […]

I can so vividly remember those frigid Chicago days when I’d get home from school or ice skating at the park (or wherever energetic kids find trouble on snowy winter days), open the door and…. ohhh wow, Mom is making Wassail! The entire house would be redolent with apple cider, oranges, and spices that simmered […]

On the hunt for the perfect dinner for any holiday or special occasion? Check out this Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe! Following is a delicious Polish recipe and guest post from Holly Clegg with The Healthy Cooking Blog. ENJOY! Meaty and delicious, this dish has all of the components of cabbage rolls layered […]

Slow cooker meals are one of those simple things that get me through a busy work day. Just knowing that dinner is basically already done and waiting for me at home is a great feeling. This day in particular was Monday…during the week before Christmas break (keep in mind I teach second grade!)…AND I had […]

We are getting so close to Christmas and the New Year, you can just hear the wrapping paper being stripped from gifts. My three year old son has tried to convince me everyday for a week now that today is in fact Christmas Day. His excitement for gift opening and new toys is palatable. It […]

I found this awesome recipe for Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, and I couldn’t wait to give it a try! I don’t know how many times I am going to say this, but slow cooker recipes are my absolute favorite.

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Slow cookers are available in a large variety of sizes and price points, so you have a lot of choices, depending on your needs. For an average-sized family looking for […]

Beef Tenderloin is one of the best cuts of meat, so it deserves to be cooked right. This beef tenderloin roast is perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Learn how to cook beef tenderloin for an amazing main course dish to serve on the holidays or special occasions. This is the BEST beef tenderloin recipe, […]